Why do your MPA at Dal?
Description
The MPA program seeks to equip students with the management skills required by public service organizations and an understanding of the organization, processes and policies of government, its public agencies and the policy groups that work in the public sector. This dual focus is a unique characteristic of the MPA program and makes it highly suited for those interested in a career in the public sector.
It is specifically designed for highly motivated and dedicated individuals interested in pursuing a career in the service of the public, making it possible to realize advanced educational objectives and achieve academic ambitions in public policy and public management.
Possible careers
| Policy analyst | Program manager |
| Communications advisor | Performance auditor |
| Evaluation analyst | Client service manager |
| Research and statistical officer | Consultant |
| Operations & policy manager | Staffing advisor |
Graduates hold various positions in municipal, provincial and federal government, as well as the not-for-profit and private sectors.
CAPPA Accredited
The MPA program is accredited by听the听听(CAPPA). Accreditation from CAPPA is based on five key student competencies relating to critical thinking, leadership, engagement, ethics and communication.
Length of program
The MPA degree is a two-year full-time course of study; it can also be completed part-time over a maximum of 6 years. A total of 54 credit hours (3 credit hours = 1 course)听are needed for completion of the Master of Public Administration program.
听 听 - 30 credit hours from required courses
听听听听- 24 credit hours from graduate level听electives
Admissions
Students who apply for the combined MPA program must meet the admissions standards of both programs.
Plan of study
A. Required Courses
There are ten (10) required courses听in the program.
Please see the听MPA Courses听page for a list of the required classes.
B.听 Elective Courses
MPA students choose graduate-level听electives to complete their programs. Students may choose any of the Public Administration electives (PUAD classes) listed on the MPA Courses听page. They听may also take up to three (3)听graduate-level courses, or 1.5 credits, outside of these PUAD options if they are approved by the Program Manager.
To听have a non-PUAD graduate-level course approved听it must be:
- a 5000/6000 level course, and
- related to the field of public administration.
Email the MPA Program Manager at dalmpa@dal.ca with the class description, showing that it meets these requirements.
All electives are not offered every semester or academic year. Please see the听听for the list of elective classes currently offered.
Fees
- View the from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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